For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 1,332 students in Poplar Grove, IL.
The top ranked public schools in Poplar Grove, IL are Manchester Elementary School, Poplar Grove Elementary School and North Boone Upper Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Poplar Grove, IL public schools have an average math proficiency score of 14% (versus the Illinois public school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 23% (versus the 30% statewide average). Schools in Poplar Grove have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public schools.
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public school average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Poplar Grove, IL (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Manchester Elementary School
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3501 Blaine Rd
Poplar Grove, IL 61065
(815) 765-2826
Poplar Grove, IL 61065
(815) 765-2826
Grades: K-4
| 139 students
Rank: #22.
Poplar Grove Elementary School
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
208 N State St
Poplar Grove, IL 61065
(815) 765-3113
Poplar Grove, IL 61065
(815) 765-3113
Grades: K-4
| 248 students
Rank: #33.
North Boone Upper Elementary School
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
6200 N Boone School Rd
Poplar Grove, IL 61065
(815) 765-9006
Poplar Grove, IL 61065
(815) 765-9006
Grades: 5-6
| 202 students
Rank: #44.
North Boone High School
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
17823 Poplar Grove Rd
Poplar Grove, IL 61065
(815) 765-3311
Poplar Grove, IL 61065
(815) 765-3311
Grades: 9-12
| 493 students
Rank: #55.
North Boone Middle School
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
17641 Poplar Grove Rd
Poplar Grove, IL 61065
(815) 765-9274
Poplar Grove, IL 61065
(815) 765-9274
Grades: 7-8
| 250 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Poplar Grove, IL?
The top ranked public schools in Poplar Grove, IL include Manchester Elementary School, Poplar Grove Elementary School and North Boone Upper Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Poplar Grove?
5 public schools are located in Poplar Grove.
What is the racial composition of students in Poplar Grove?
Poplar Grove public schools minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public schools average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
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